When I was listing this storyteller for my online store today, I realized I love the Pueblo storyteller figurines for what they represent: the need to pass down the stories to the next generation. The figurine in the photo is by Judy Toya, and though it's an older one of hers, she is still making them today. The storyteller figurines feature children clinging to the storyteller whose mouth is open with the sharing of history and tales with those children.I was reminded afresh of the importance of stories when I was on vacation with my cousins last month. As we shared family anecdotes with each other, we were delighted to hear bits and pieces of family history that we never knew before, like finding threads in a tapestry that we never even knew existed, yet as spoken, those threads wove a new picture of family members for us--so wonderful!
Even more, the time I spent with my cousins wove new new experiences into the warp and woof of our lives, connecting us at a more complex and meaningful level, with new memories to share, new connections between us, threads of gold and silver that will shine forever.
Summer is a time not only for relaxation, but to spend meaningful time with family. Why not share some memories that will weave that beautiful "one more story" moment with them?
That's lovely! You're right, stories and communication are very important. I think too often people (including myself) can get caught up with media and excitement without going back to the roots and rediscovering the richness there. :]
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